• Indian dinners included on most evenings of multi-day tours, typically four or more per week
• Vegetarian options excellent throughout Thailand, where Buddhist culture makes plant-based cooking genuinely sophisticated
• No beef or pork compulsory in any included meals
• Hindi-speaking representatives on selected departures - confirm when booking
• India departure add-on available on most Thailand itineraries - contact our India team on 1800 123 181 181 for details
• Indian temples and community in Bangkok and Chiang Mai - Sri Mahamariamman Temple and others

November to February is the classic high season: cool and dry across the country, comfortable temperatures in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and excellent sea conditions on both coasts. The best period for most travellers.

March and April are the hottest months. Songkran (Thai New Year) in mid-April is a major national celebration and one of the world's great street festivals - but book far ahead.

May to October is the monsoon season, with the Gulf of Thailand coast (Koh Samui) receiving rain from May to October, and the Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) from May to November. Internal northern regions including Chiang Mai are generally manageable with some rain.

• Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
• Language: Thai; English spoken in tourist areas, hotels and major restaurants
• Time zone: Indochina Time (GMT+7). No daylight saving.
• Electricity: Type A, B and C plugs (220V). A multi-adapter is useful.
• Tipping: Included in your Star Tours holiday price
• India bookings: Call our India line free on 1800 123 181 181 (10am-7pm)
• ABTA & ATOL: All our Thailand holidays are fully protected